OuijaCon 2015

In 2015, the Talking Board Historical Society hosted OuijaCon, a three-day conference and celebration of the Ouija board’s 125th birthday at the Baltimore Harbor Hotel. Organized and opened by Robert Murch, this first of its kind event included lectures from the TBHS and members of the paranormal community, including Robert Murch, Brandon Hodge, Calvin Von Crush, Karen Dalhman, Jeff Belanger, Chip Coffey, Dave Schrader, John Zaffis, Darren Evans, and Rosemary Ellen Guiley. Chip Coffey led an atmospheric evening séance for the group. A collector’s panel composed of TBHS members answered questions about collecting and gave their opinions on all things supernatural and what interested them most about talking boards. Marc Andersen, a Danish researcher in experimental psychology, conducted a series of Ouija Board experiments with special goggles that tracked the pupils of users to better understand the phenomenon behind the Ouija board experience.

Attendees came from around the country and were able to participate in Ouija board sessions with help from experts present. Tour guides led interested visitors around a large room showcasing historical and modern talking boards and answered questions about history and lore. Vendors lined the hallway outside the main auditorium to sell odd and unusual objects, books, and assorted paranormal items.

On Friday, April 24, 2015, representatives from the mayor’s office discussed the importance of the Ouija board to Baltimore’s historical heritage and proclaimed it “Ouija Day” during an on stage ceremony. Officials then unveiled a special Ouija plaque commemorating the naming of the Ouija board by Helen Peters Nosworthy the “strong medium” and sister-in-law of Elijah Bond, the original patentee. The plaque was later installed at its designated historical site, 529 North Charles Street, Baltimore.

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Hello there talking board fans and friends!
I was sent this unique short film today and was pleasantly surprised to see the appearance of the Diabolos talking board! For those of you unfamiliar with this brand of board, it is unique in the fact that they come from Indonesia in the island of Java. Which is a place not usually known for talking boards. The maker of this beauty is Aldy Ananda, a big TBHS supporter and friend. When I reached out to him for comment he had this to say
" The movie is made by high school seniors 1 Gresik city - East Java.
The story is about some highschoolers that gather to finish their school work in one of the team house members (Diva). When the task is done, waiting the rain stop, they prefer to watch horror vlog on YouTube rather than Korean drama. The horror video made Diva invite all her friends to play javanese ouija board that she found in a pile of leaves. That's where the story begins ☠️"
The video is in Javanese without subtitles but I still enjoyed seeing it and letting the mood set itself. If you want to learn more about Aldy and Diabolos talking boards check out his instagram @diabolos.talkingboard tell him the TBHS sent ya! Have an awesome, safe and positive day! TBHS VP Rick Schreck

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7 months ago
This special release of #Witchboard from @nsm_records will be available 12/23/2019! Limited to only 666 sets. Preorders are going like hot cakes! Order yours while you still can! Only sold on Amazon Germany but they ship to the US. #ouija#tbhs